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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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